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Michael Ryan

Liverpool,Merseyside

Summary

Health & Safety Advisor experienced across high-risk construction and industrial environments, supporting safe delivery of complex works through effective planning and on-site control.

Proven in reviewing and approving RAMS, managing high-risk activities including lifting operations, confined space and work at height, and ensuring safe systems of work are implemented and followed. Confident coordinating multiple contractors, challenging unsafe behaviours and maintaining strong safety standards in fast-paced environments.

Brings additional practical insight from a background working on the tools within high-risk COMAH sites, supporting a realistic and workable approach to safety management.

Holds NEBOSH General Certificate, SMSTS and NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety. Member of IOSH.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health & Safety advisor,

JohnFHunt Regeneration
, North Wales
2025.04 - Current

● Key member of the Principal Contractor's HSE team on a 1500+ workforce project.
Part of a full-site re-induction programme during a major project takeover, inducting all personnel to PC standards.

Reviewed and authorised many subcon RAMS, ensuring strict CDM compliance
across 6 controlled site areas.

Directed safety oversight for NDT operations, ensuring exclusion zones, contractor
compliance, and adherence to RAMS.

Delivered toolbox talks and safety briefings, embedding PC-led safety culture across
site.

Administered DataScope/PPAC systems, working closely with management,
subcontractors, and occupational health teams.

Health and Safety Advisor

Bilfinger
, Cheshire
2024.01 - 2025.04
  • Appointed Lead HSE field Advisor for the major turnaround on the CD Unit 4 plant
    (Stanlow oil refinery). As the lead HSE field adviser on this large plant turnaround, I
    oversaw all HSE aspects to ensure compliance with regulations and that they were
    in line with company standards. I worked closely with management, supervision,
    and all trades, which included scaffolders, insulators, painters, and also oversaw the
    mechanical side of the project, including pipefitters, welders, and rigConducted risk
    assessments for high-risk activities such as heavy lifting, confined space entry, and
    hot work.works. My role on the project involved daily safety audits of the plant,
    delivering new starter inductions, as the turnaround for such an event is obviously
    higher with the unusual workload, and toolbox talks. The event was finally executed
    safely and efficiently, without one lost time injury occurring.

    Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and
    implementing all necessary control measures.

    collaborated with management to update safety policies and procedures, ensuring
    compliance with the latest HSE regs.

    Conducted accident and incident investigations, participated in audits, and
    collected data and information to maximise safety in the workplace.

    ● Delivered onsite training
    ● Provided supervision and advice
    Monitored the use of personal protective equipment PPE, ensuring proper usage
    and maintenance for maximum protection.

    Advised on the safe handling and storage of hazardous substances, reducing
    potential risks and exposures.

    Implemented safety protocols and procedures, significantly reducing the incidence
    of workplace accidents.

    Assisted in developing training sessions for workforces, creating based on policy
    updates, enhanced safety procedures and improvements needed.

Insulation engineer/Health &Safety Rep

Altrad Services
various, Torness east Lothian, Heysham , Cheshire
2022.05 - 2023.12
  • ● Transported required tools and equipment to jobsite to prepare for insulation
    project.
    Measured work areas to calculate insulation materials required for projects make
    accurate cuts.

    ● Measured and cut insulation to fit walls and around pipes, providing protection.
    Utilised specialised tools and equipment for insulation installation, adhering to
    safety standards and protocols to prevent accidents.

    Attended weekly safety meetings with management to discuss any safety concerns
    raised.

    involved in the checking of the rams (Risk assessments and method statements) to
    see if adequate with conditions of work and tasks at hand.

    gave advice and represented as best as could for fellow employees regarding any
    safety issues or concerns.

Insulation engineer supervisor/ Health &Safety Rep

Numerous employers
Numerous large and small companies , Accross UK
2012.08 - 2022.04
  • ● Applied numerous types of insulation under strict inspection programmes
    Removal of old insulation and discarding it accordingly and adequately as safely as
    possible for environment and personel.

    ● Often working in teams and maintaining great team relationships
    Examined incidents and accidents to uncover the cause and come up with
    prevention ideas and corrective actions

    Developing risk assessments daily inn order to identify the hazards of each task at
    hand

    risk assessing scaffolding daily ie checking tags in date and looking for loose boards
    tubes before accessing and performing task at hand

    working all over UK on numerous major oil and gas, commercial, petrochemical
    construction projects

    Worked on Numerous Nuclear power plants up and down the UK which are owned
    by EDF

    ● Fabricated and installed all types of sheetmetal finishes
    Developed and maintained relationships with clients, addressing concerns
    providing solutions and reccomendations to ensure customer and employee
    satisfactions

    worked closely with project leaders and other tradesmen especially scaffolders and
    pipefitters to ensure a good and safe working environment

Insulation engineer/Supervisor

AGC
Westren Australia, Karratha
2011.11 - 2012.06
  • Isulation Supervisor on the pluto liquefied natural gas project in Western Australia, This
    project was a major development overseen by Woodside Energy, the principal
    contractor was Bechtel.

Insulation Engineer

Hertel
, Cheshire stanlow
2006.09 - 2011.08
  • Mainly based on Stanlow oil refinery, but quite often required to to work on a variety
    of sites up and down the country, ie LNG (liquified natural gas) plants, nuclear power
    stations, coal and gas power stations.

Skills

  • RAMS review and approval in line with CDM requirements and client procedures
  • Identifying high-risk activities (lifting operations, confined space, work at height, electrical works) and implementing suitable controls
  • Site inspections and audits with clear reporting of findings and actions
  • Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation including CDM Regulations, HSW Act, COSHH, PUWER and LOLER
  • Managing permits to work (hot works, confined space, lifting, electrical isolation)
  • Incident reporting, near miss investigations and root cause analysis
  • Communicating H&S expectations to operatives, supervisors and management teams
  • Monitoring contractor compliance and challenging unsafe behaviours on site
  • Experience working in high-pressure environments (construction, shutdowns, commissioning phases)
  • Producing clear, practical safety guidance and site communications
  • Use of systems such as PPAC, DataScope, and Index for competency checks, access control and reporting
  • Ability to work independently on backshift/night shift maintaining full H&S oversight

Certification

  • NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
  • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
  • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – CITB
  • Member of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
  • CTC clearance / Counter terrorism
    clearance
    ●NVQ Level 3 : Insulation Engineering
    sheet metal fabrication, 2009
    ● CSCS Gold card - Advanced craft
    ● CCNSG - safety passport

Timeline

Health & Safety advisor,

JohnFHunt Regeneration
2025.04 - Current

Health and Safety Advisor

Bilfinger
2024.01 - 2025.04

Insulation engineer/Health &Safety Rep

Altrad Services
2022.05 - 2023.12

Insulation engineer supervisor/ Health &Safety Rep

Numerous employers
2012.08 - 2022.04

Insulation engineer/Supervisor

AGC
2011.11 - 2012.06

Insulation Engineer

Hertel
2006.09 - 2011.08
Michael Ryan